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In our 5th edition of IMU Meditation we share an alternative to "traditional" meditation practice, how meditation can help with decision making and pain management, and why acceptance is key to finding joy. Don't forget to message us via Facebook, Twitter or Google+ if you see an article we should share in future editions!
You Don't Have to Just Sit ThereWhen you hear the word "meditation" do you automatically envision having to sit silently crossed-legged on a cushion, then immediately think that's not for you? While this image is most commonly associated with meditation, it's only one of many techniques that create a bridge to the meditative process. As IMU's initiator Bhashkar Perinchery has said, "the word 'Meditation' sounds a little mysterious to people who are not familiar with it. But meditation in practice is simply connected with deepening of the awareness, deepening of the attentiveness."
You needn't sit silently to "meditate"—dance, walk in nature, or try this: So You Think You Can't Meditate: Try Joyful Resting
Meditative Decision MakingIt's no surprise to us, but research keeps supporting the benefits of meditation. A recent study by INSEAD and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School, demonstrated how meditation can lead to better decision making: [FYI: click the "skip this ad" button in the upper right corner when the page loads to see the article more quickly]: Why You Should Meditate Your Way to Better Decisions
Stop Caving into Cravings"When we crave to be experiencing something different then we reject our current experience." Learning to practice acceptance helps us to be more fully in the present moment and allows us to experience greater joy: Tools for Learning Acceptance
Meditation RxA severe para-gliding accident leads an Englishman to meditation as a form of pain management: "Treating pain with meditation may seem like a desperate—and unlikely—measure but it is gaining widespread acceptance. A study published online this week in the prestigious online medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine claimed meditation can indeed be a powerful painkiller.": How to Breathe Yourself Happier
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New nano drug deliveryEducation, Nanotechnology, Webinars April 26th, 2011
This post just came out from the Nanotechnology Blog – quite the timing since we will be hosting the free NACK webinar on Nanotechnology in Medicine.
New nano-engineered Nanomaterials for drug delivery
Researchers throughout the globe are looking for new methods of drug delivery and nanotechnology has provided some of the best ways of transporting drug directly to the unit cells. Although many drug delivery systems that use liposomes or dendrimers are clinically approved, however due to their size, their use is limited. The new nano-materials have great potential to deliver drugs and at the same time are quite capable to minimize the side effects.
To register for this Friday, April 29 NACK webinar, click here. As always, NACK webinars are brought to you by MATEC NetWorks and the National Science Foundation.
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Ankara International Film Festival Brings Cinema From The World To The Capital
Funded by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and under the main sponsorship of Halkbank, curiously awaited Ankara International Film Festival met the audiences again with a program full of surprises between 20-30 April 2017.
Festival included the following sections last year: In Memory of, Fresh from Berlin, One Country: Spain, A Retrospective: Terence Davies, Blindness, Masterwork and From the World Festivals.
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In this section we commemorates Michelangelo Antonioni with Passenger, Ingmar Bergman with Smiles of a Summer Night, as well as Abbas Kiarostami with Close up, Andrej Wajda with Afterimage and Jacques Rivette with La Bande des Quatre.
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International Ankara Film Festival presents a colourful selection of Spanish productions which left their mark on a decade, within the context of the "One Country" section. Some of the films the selection includes are, David Trueba – Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed, Luis García Berlanga – The Executioner, Cesc Gay – Truman, Raúl Arévalo – The Fury of a Patient Man, Carlos Saura – Beyond Flamenco.
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United States District Court, D. South Carolina, Charleston Division
June 5, 2017
James Tinsley, #171943, Plaintiff,v.South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services; Governor Nikki Haley; Larry Ray Patton, Jr.; David Baxter; Marvin Stevenson; Henry Eldridge; Thomas Hallam; and John Doe, Defendants.
M. Herlong, Jr. Senior United States District Judge
matter is before the court with the Report and Recommendation
of United States Magistrate Judge Mary Gordon Baker, made in
accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Local Civil
Rule 73.02 of the District of South Carolina.[1] James Tinsley
("Tinsley"), proceeding pro se, alleges that the
Defendants violated 42 U.S.C. § 1983 by relying on
expunged records to deny him parole. In her Report and
Recommendation, Magistrate Judge Baker recommends granting
Defendants' motion to dismiss, denying Tinsley's
motion for summary judgment, and dismissing as moot
Defendants' motion to dismiss or stay Tinsley's
motion for summary judgment. (R&R 18, ECF No. 38.)
Factual and Procedural Background
was previously incarcerated at Trenton Correctional
Institution, a South Carolina Department of Corrections
("SCDC") facility. (Compl. 2, ECF No. 1.) While
incarcerated, Tinsley was denied parole on April 9, 2014, and
again on May 27, 2015. (Sec. Am. Compl. ¶¶ 13, 15,
ECF No. 11.) Subsequently, Tinsley was granted parole on May
25, 2016. (Id. ¶ 25, ECF No. 11.) Tinsley
alleges that the Defendants violated his constitutional
rights by relying upon allegedly false information in their
decisions to deny parole. (Id. ¶¶ 20-23,
ECF No. 11.)
March 28, 2016, Tinsley filed the instant case. (Compl., ECF
No. 1.) Tinsley amended his complaint on May 11, 2016, and
again on June 24, 2016. (Am. Compl., ECF No. 8); (Sec. Am.
Compl., ECF No. 11.) On January 17, 2017, Defendants filed a
motion to dismiss. (Defs. Mot. Dismiss, ECF No. 29.) Tinsley
responded and filed a motion for summary judgment on February
3, 2017. (Pl. Mot. Summ. J., ECF No. 34.) On February 10,
2017, Defendants replied in support of their motion to
dismiss. (Defs. Reply, ECF No. 36.) Additionally, Defendants
filed a motion to dismiss, stay, or extend the time to
respond to Tinsley's motion for summary judgment on
February 17, 2017. (Defs. Mot. Dismiss Pl. Mot. Summ. J., ECF
No. 37.) On May 16, 2017, Magistrate Judge Baker issued her
Report and Recommendation, recommending that Tinsley's
complaint be dismissed because: (1)Tinsley's official
capacity claims against Defendants South Carolina Department
of Probation ("SCDPPS"), Larry Ray Patton, Jr.
("Patton"), David Baxter ("Baxter"),
Marvin Stevenson ("Stevenson"), Henry Eldridge
("Eldridge"), Thomas Hallam
("Hallam"), and John Doe ("Doe") are
barred by sovereign immunity; (2) Patton, Baxter, Stevenson,
Eldridge, Hallam, and Doe are entitled to absolute
quasi-judicial immunity in regard to Tinsley's
individual-capacity claims; and (3) Tinsley has failed to
adequately plead a claim against former governor Nikki Haley
("Governor Haley") and she is entitled to
qualified immunity. (R&R, generally, ECF No. 38.) Tinsley
filed objections on May 24, 2017. (Objs., ECF No. 40.) This
matter is ripe for consideration.
Discussion of the Law
Motion to Dismiss
to Rule 12(b)(6), a party may move to dismiss a cause of
action if the opposing party fails to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted. Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). When
presented with a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, the court
must restrict its inquiry to the sufficiency of the complaint
rather than "resolve contests surrounding the facts,
the merits of a claim, or the applicability of
defenses." Republican Party of N.C. v. Martin,
980 F.2d 943, 952 (4th Cir. 1992). In order to survive a Rule
12(b)(6) motion, "a complaint must contain sufficient
factual matter, accepted as true, to 'state a claim to
relief that is plausible on its face.'"
Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009)
(quoting Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544,
570 (2007)). "A claim has facial plausibility when the
plaintiff pleads factual content that allows the court to
draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable
for the misconduct alleged." Id. (citing
Twombly, 550 U.S. at 556).
filed objections to the Report and Recommendation. Objections
to the Report and Recommendation must be specific. Failure to
file specific objections constitutes a waiver of a
party's right to further judicial review, including
appellate review, if the recommendation is accepted by the
district judge. See United States v. Schronce, 727
F.2d 91, 94 & n.4 (4th Cir. 1984). In the absence of
specific objections to the Report and Recommendation
of the magistrate judge, this court is not required to give
any explanation for adopting the recommendation. See
Camby v. Davis, 718 F.2d 198, 199 (4th Cir. 1983).
review, the court finds that many of Tinsley's objections
are non-specific, unrelated to the dispositive portions of
the magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation, or
merely restate his claims. However, the court was able to
glean three specific objections. Tinsley objects that the
magistrate judge erred in finding that: (1) his official
capacity claims are barred by sovereign immunity; (2)
Defendants Baxter, Stevenson, Eldridge, Hallam, and Doe, who
Tinsley alleges were members of the parole board during the
relevant periods, and Patton, who Tinsley alleges was a
parole board investigator responsible for the preparation of
his correctional file, are entitled to absolute
quasi-judicial immunity; and (3) he has failed to adequately
plead a complaint against Governor Haley and that she is
entitled to qualified immunity. (Objs., generally, ECF No.
Official-Capacity Claims
objects that the magistrate judge erred in finding that his
official-capacity claims are barred by Eleventh Amendment
immunity. The magistrate judge found that, while the Ex
parte Young[2] doctrine provides an exception to Eleventh
Amendment sovereign immunity, it is inapplicable in this case
because Tinsley's claims do not present a continuing
constitutional violation. (R&R 10, ECF No. 38); see
also Verizon Md. Inc. v. Public Serv. Comm'n of Md.,
535 U.S. 635, 645 (2002) ("In determining whether the
doctrine of Ex parte Young avoids an Eleventh
Amendment bar to suit, a court need only conduct a
straightforward inquiry into whether the complaint alleges an
ongoing violation of federal law and seeks relief properly
characterized as prospective." (internal quotation
marks omitted)). In response, Tinsley argues that,
irrespective of his parole, he has a right to have the false
information removed from his correctional file. (Objs. 2, ECF
No. 40.) Additionally, Tinsley argues that he has alleged
ongoing violations because he remains on probation and is
subject to further due process violations through future
probation hearings where the allegedly incorrect and
prejudicial information may be relied upon to revoke his
parole. (Id. at 2-3, ECF No. 40.)
state a complaint based upon a parole board's failure to
remove allegedly incorrect and prejudicial information from
his correctional file, Tinsley must allege: "(1) that
information is in his file, (2) that the information is
false, and (3) that it is relied on to a constitutionally
significant degree." Paine v. ...
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The Villages is a licensed and accredited child-placing agency. Established in 1978 through an initiative of the Lilly Endowment, The Villages currently has more than 20 offices located strategically throughout Indiana providing community-based services and support to children and families. For more detailed information, please visit our About Us pages.
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Sermon Title: Humanity Hardwired, Part 8: Wired for Marriage
Main Text: Genesis 2:15, 18-24
- God put the man in the Garden to work and keep it
- The Hebrew word used for work here means to prepare and tend. So man was put in the Garden to prepare and tend it.
- It also says that he was to "keep" the garden. Since this comes before the fall, work was not a punishment at this point. The Hebrew word for "keep" means to guard and care. So man was not only a tender of the garden, he was the protector of it
- We will see this role carry forward as God creates Eve
- God sees the need for a helper fit for him
- For the first time, God says that something is "not good"
- God brought him every beast of the field and bird of the heavens to see what he would call them but none of them were suitable to be his mate - none of these are "fit" for the man
- The man names all of the animals which demonstrates his authority over them.
- God is looking to create a helper for him, the word that he sues to describe helper denotes someone that complements the man. Not necessarily stronger or weaker, but someone who matches him. Important to note that this does not mean "like" him. A wife is not her husband's clone, she complements him.
- If God wanted to provide a clone he would have scooped up another pile of dust and created another Adam
- Instead God forms woman from the flesh of the man
- Adam expresses his excitement in verse 23
- The fact that Eve was created from Adam's flesh also denotes the closeness of the marriage relationship
- He then specifically states that that bond is even more important that the parental bond in Verse 24
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- So if marriage is the culmination of God's perfect plan and his desire is for us to become more like him, that means that God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy
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- That means God did not design marriage for our own fulfillment
- That means God did not design marriage to be comfortable
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- Prayer Requests : ( when you choose during your group )
- Icebreaker: Pastor Matt described their perfectly planned wedding that didn't go so perfectly. What was one of your "perfect" plans, and what went awry?
- READ: Genesis 2:15, 18-24
- What would marriage look like if God had created Eve with the exact same characteristics and skills as Adam?
- How do these unique characteristics serve to complement the spouse? What are ways we could allow these differences to be a hindrance in a marriage?
- Read Matthew Henry's quote again…."That the woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved." What is your biggest take from this statement?
- What does it look like for a marriage to be focused on becoming Mathetes, rather than our own personal fulfillment and happiness?
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- Which aspect of this topic do you need to address, to refocus your marriage towards God's intended purpose?


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September and October will see the Rugby World Cup hosted in England. Each of the home nations will be aiming for glory, and amongst the crowds there are sure to be plenty of flags, thistles, shamrocks, roses and inflatable plastic daffodils, depending on your allegiance! As well as the home nations, France and Italy will be in prominence as the tournament comes close to home. Each team has a distinct emblem of association, then. But are there any particular meanings to them?
The rose on the England jersey has its origins in the fifteenth century, when the royal house of Lancaster (whose emblem was a red rose) fought the royal house of York (whose emblem was a white rose), during the Wars of the Roses. The war ended in 1485 when Elizabeth of York married Henry VII, and the red and white roses were combined to create the Tudor Rose. The England rugby team have worn the Tudor Rose on their jerseys since 1871.
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Scotland's rugby team's symbol is a thistle. The thistle has been Scotland's national emblem since 1263, when Vikings attempted to invade Scotland at night, prior to the Battle of Largs. Legend has it that the invaders wanted to make sure they couldn't be heard, so they took off their shoes, but their leader stepped on a thistle and cried out in pain. It was this howl of agony that woke the Scots, who then drove the Vikings out of the country.
The shamrock that appears on the Ireland shirt is said to symbolise good luck. When St Patrick arrived in the country to spread Christianity he told people of his belief in the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He explained the idea of the trinity by plucking a shamrock from the earth and pointing to the three leaves, which he said was living proof of the Holy Trinity.
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Sarees from the North India
There are lots of saree types which originated in different parts of North India. Some of the ornate saree types which hailed from the northern states of the country are as follows;
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South Indian sarees are graceful and feel like a royal in appearance. You can find thousands of designs and colours in south Indian sarees and each have their own specialty. Let's have a look on the popular south Indian sarees:
Ø Kanjeevaram saree: this type of saree has remained on the top list of the Indian women. It is woven on silk by the gold and silver thread. This type of saree has longer life than any other type of silk sarees.
Ø Konrad saree: this type of saree is the specialty of Tamil Nadu and used to adorn the Goddess in the temple of the South India. It has wide elegant border and inspiring designs.
Sarees from West India
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Here is a list of the sarees hailing from the East India:
Ø Taant saree: This Bengali masterpiece and made up of taant. They are light in weight to wear and it is the first love of the women looking for the cotton saree.
Ø Baluchari Saree: This type of saree is made on the looms and made of silk. It is often said that this type of saree has been about more than 200 years old
In addition to the above mentioned popular types of sarees there are several other sarees which is not included in the list but they can be easily brought from the online shopping website like Amazon and by using Amazon you will get high rebate on the price.


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This year the season of excess consumption has taken on a more ecological flavor. Anything that`s recycled and/or nontoxic and/or biodegradable is hot. If it has to do with Mother Earth, it`ll sell-and likely wind up under a locally grown Christmas tree, wrapped in recycled gift paper.
Retailers and mail-order catalog houses, ever vigilant for buying trends, have hopped on the ``green`` bandwagon.
``This is a way people can help the planet and give gifts, too,`` said Catherine Jirardeaux of the Nature Company, a 17-year-old mail order retailer in Berkeley, Calif.


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Get cozy with home automation
Making your home comfortable has never been easier
Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
Home automation devices can give you wireless control over temperature, lighting, entertainment and more.
Take it easy
Modern home automation devices can do so much to make your life easier. You can control the temperature, the lights and even your garage door without ever having to get up from the couch. Or, you can make the house cozy for your return before you even get there.
Imagine you're almost home, waiting at the last stoplight. You swipe a screen on your smartphone and initiate your pre-programmed "Coming Home" sequence. Your garage door begins to rumble open, and the porch light comes on. Your smart thermostat heats or cools the house to your preferred temperature, the lights in the kitchen come up full, while the den takes on a more intimate 50% of full brightness. The stereo is on, and begins to play your favorite tunes. And all you had to do was push a button.
You can also set up clever commands on a timer, or have a series of events triggered at sunrise. You're in control.
This video from PEQ demonstrates some of the amazing things a smart home can do:


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This post was published 1 year, 7 months ago. Due to the rapidly evolving world of technology, some material it contains may no longer be applicable.
On October fourth Google announced two new phones: Pixel and Pixel XL. Unlike the Nexus devices they're replacing, Pixel is a no holds barred attempt to take the flagship crown.
Going up against the likes of Apple and Samsung is a brave move. Google have advertised and hyped the Pixel more than they have any other of their past hardware products which shows they are taking it seriously. The advertisements have been everywhere from full-page ads in papers, to TV placements, YouTube ads, ads in bus shelters and underground stations and even a link right on the Google homepage. There is no denying that they have pushed this one hard!
All this raises one important question: can any company, even a tech behemoth such as Google, really take on the market leaders on first attempt? Well, after a month of ownership I feel ready to give you an answer.
To begin let's go over the first thing you'll notice about any phone: the way it looks and feels in the hand. The Pixel doesn't have the best looking or most adventurous mobile design. It isn't ugly by any means, it's actually a rather handsome device, but it hardly stands out.
The main body of the phones is made of aluminium with two panels of 2.5D glass – one over the whole front of the phone and another (more unusually) over the back top-half of the phone, under which the sensors and antennas lie for better signal strength.
This rear glass panel is probably the only design aspect that makes it look notably different from other devices. The front is almost completely clean with just the usual earpiece, camera and light/proximity sensors which sit atop the screen.
On the back the only branding to be found is a Google "G" at the bottom. There you will also find the primary camera, Pixel Imprint sensor, dual LED flash, mic and auto-focus sensors.
The left-hand side of the phone houses just a SIM tray while the right is home to a textured power key and volume rocker. The buttons have a great amount of travel and are nicely clicky and tactile. At the bottom there's a USB-C port, single speaker and a mic. Up top there's a 3.5mm headphone jack which, as Google said at the release is satisfyingly not new. I don't know how much aloe vera Apple will need for that small burn, but I am very glad the jack is still there.
Although the materials are technically the same as those used in the Nexus 6P, the Pixel feels much nicer in the hand. It's sturdy, there's absolutely no flex in the chassis. The 6P would sometimes deform in the pocket, but that's not the case this year.
The antenna lines sit perfectly flush with the rest of the phone with no ridges or bumps and the 2.5D glass is a welcome reintroduction. It featured on several of the past Nexus phones but was sadly absent from the 6P. Having those smoother edges makes swiping from the sides of the screen a pleasure.
Pixel is slightly thicker at the top than it is at the bottom. Google did this for a number of reasons. Firstly, it eliminates the dreaded camera bump completely and also it allows for a larger battery all without largely affecting the perceived thickness. It won't be setting any records for thinness but the part of the phone you actually hold is still very thin.
The sides are nicely rounded, allowing even the larger XL to fit in the hand comfortably. The sides are somewhat reminiscent of the Nexus 4 in shape, which I still maintain is one of the nicest phones to hold.
Although the top and bottom bezels are a little large, the phone is still easy to type on with a single hand as it's not too tall. Remember too that I'm using the larger of the two phones, so the regular Pixel should be even easier. I can reach most of the screen without any mobile gymnastics and there are a few software features to help with the areas you can't. More on that in a while.
Getting Started with Pixel
With Quick Switch (Wired)
By including a fast wired transfer option (in addition to wireless migration methods) Google has made it easier than ever to get setup on your new shiny phone. This will get your from your old Android or iOS handset in record time.
This works using an included USB C to A "Quick Switch Adapter" which let's you connect your old phone up to your new Pixel with its existing cables to migrate stuff across.
To do this you simply plug your old Android or iPhone into the Pixel, choose what you want to move (like contacts, settings, calendar events, photos, videos, music, SMS, iMessages etc) and then sit back and let Pixel move everything over. It's that simple!
As an added bonus you can reuse that adapter to hook up any supported USB device to your Pixel such as storage devices and USB peripherals like mice and keyboards etc.
With Nearby or Google Account (Wireless)
If you don't fancy melding with cables then you can opt instead to restore over the internet from another device on your Google account. Alternatively, if you have the old device close by then Pixel will find it automatically with Nearby and offer to migrate it wirelessly.
Whichever you choose, Pixel has by far the easiest and most streamlined setup process we have seen. It is a massive improvement, especially over past Google/Nexus devices. You'll be ready with all your stuff in no time and it's an absolute doddle to do, A+!
Screen Quality
Both the regular and XL Pixel variants have top-end AMOLED displays which are separated only by their size and resolution. The smaller of the two models has a 5″ 1080p display while the XL has a more expansive 5.5″ screen at a higher 1440p (QHD) resolution. I haven't personally used the smaller variant much, but It should look mostly similar to the 5.5″ panel found on the larger model.
In my experience I have found the display on my XL to have decent contrast with rich, deep blacks and colours that pop nicely. The screen is also capable of ramping up plenty bright enough for easy outdoor viewing.
Compared to last years 5X and 6P it's a noticeable step up from either. The displays are brighter, have wider viewing angles and more pleasant colours.
As is the case with most AMOLED displays, the colour saturation on these panels is rather high. There is a clear focus on making colours 'pop' rather than strict colour accuracy. If that isn't how you like your displays, all is not lost. There is an sRGB mode in developer options which will change the display calibration for more realistic colour representation. Such an option may be especially helpful if you tend to edit photos on your phone screen.
Display Features
Making great use of the strengths of AMOLED, Pixel comes with "Ambient Display". This feature displays notifications when the phone is sleeping or has just been picked up. It was first introduced to stock Android with the Nexus 6 a few years ago, but it was extremely inconsistent compared to the Motorola implementation that inspired it. I don't know if it's down to the hardware or behavioural tweaks in Android 7.1, but it's much nicer to use now. It doesn't trigger randomly like before.
Pixel also comes with a new "Night Light" option in the display menu. This sets the display automatically in the evenings to a warmer colour temperature with a lower blue light output. Blue light makes the brain believe it is daytime, inhibiting the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. Consequently, this feature helps minimise the effect the display has on your sleep quality and it can also aid in reducing eye strain.
You can turn it on manually with a quick settings tile, have it come on with the local sunset time or set your own start/finish times. I actually use it a lot at all times of day since I suffer with severe migraines, the kind that can leave tissue damage in the brain. Using Night Light significantly reduces the strain I feel on my eyes and so whether or not it significantly effects in my sleep quality, I have found it very useful for that reason alone.
Both Pixels have the same specs other than things constrained by the physical size of the phone. That means if you've previously settled for lower specs because you have smaller hands, your time has finally come. Now you can have your cake and eat it too.
You'll find the latest Snapdragon 821 from Qualcomm paired with 4GB of DRR4 RAM. The storage is now Samsung's UFS 2.0 and is available in 32GB and 128GB. The main bottleneck in performance on Google phones of the past always was the storage speed, so UFS is great to see. They've also decreased touch latency so the device reacts to touch input that much faster.
Top-end hardware paired with Google's lightweight version of Android means that this device flies. Apps open in an instant, the camera launches fast enough that you won't miss any shots and gaming is always smooth. No matter how hard you push the device, it never gets even slightly warm unless it's being used for VR.
The best part is the consistency. The 6P was fast after a reboot or for general use, but eventually it could start to throttle and lag. Pixel is the most consistent performer I've ever seen. I've gone out of my way to trip it up and honestly, I can't. I couldn't be more impressed.
Even though Pixel doesn't have the most RAM available on any smartphone, it's more than enough to get the job done. It can keep at least nine or ten apps open in one go, even media heavy ones. That's impressive, especially given the more aggressive power saving measures in play.
Battery Life
I can only truly comment on the battery life of the XL, although from what I've seen from users of the smaller model there isn't a massive difference. We're probably only talking about 30 mins difference in screen time.
The XL has a 3,450mAh battery, the same as that found in the 6P. However, it manages to squeeze a lot more out of it! On an average day of use I'm getting around 6 to 7 hours of screen time over a 15 hour period. If I use it less, it can easily go an entire day with several hours of screen time. That's close to double what my 6P gave me. Across mixed use it lasts about 36% longer* on average – all on the same amount of juice!
When you do need to recharge the Pixel, it's a nice and speedy affair. Pixel supports USB-C 3.0 PD (18w on XL, 15w on standard). That allows it to get 7 hours of use from just 15 minutes of charging. With use while charging, it'll get from 10% to 100% in a little under an hour. That's about 45 minutes faster than the 6P.
Sadly the speaker on the Pixel isn't really anything to write home about. There is but a single down-firing speaker on this device. While it's not exactly bad, compared to the dual speakers on the outgoing Nexus flagship, this is rather a letdown.
Thankfully it gets decently loud and it doesn't distort when it does, but it is not true stereo and it's easy to cover with your finger.
Thankfully the headphone performance is great. The on-board DAC in the 821 seems very good and the headphone AMP far superior to that found on 810-based devices. The 6P was very quiet when used with headphones but that isn't the case here. Even with slightly higher impedance cans, output is loud and sounds great. I actually look forward to plugging in my Sennheisers into this device, something which was less true before.
The camera found on the back is a 12MP Sony sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 1.55 micron pixel size. The wide aperture and large pixel size means it's an excellent performer in low light situations. They've also used some digital witchcraft to make HDR+ literally instant. It doesn't slow down the photo taking process at all. DxO Labs have given this camera the highest DxOMark score ever for a mobile device and it really shows when you use it.
You can capture 4K video at 30FPS with some superb electronic stabilization that works exceptionally well (unlike Google's previous attempt on the 5X/6P!). If you record 1080p video then you can now do so at up to 60FPS. HD slow motion capture is available too.
All of the great video and photos you take can be automatically uploaded in full quality to Google Photos with into dent to your storage quota (even with RAW DNGs!).
This feature when paired with the option to clear space by automatically deleting device copies can really help if you fancy saving a few quid and opting for a model with less storage.
We shall be doing a separate camera review shortly with picture and video samples and so I won't go any further. To conclude: Pixel provides the best camera experience available on any mobile device to date!
Pixel is the first device to launch with Android 7.1 Nougat. Although 7.1 is being be made available to Nexus users, Pixel does get some exclusive features that will not be present on the older devices.
These exclusives include the Night Light I mentioned earlier, baked-in Google assistant and Huawei-style fingerprint gestures. The latter is particularly useful on the larger XL. For example, if you can't reach the top of your screen then you can swipe up and down over the fingerprint reader to hide/reveal the notification shade.
The big-hitter in this category though is Google Assistant. Holding down the home key or saying "OK Google" brings her straight onto the screen. You can drag the assistant up to get the old Now On Tap features, or you can ask it do your bidding by voice. It's all the usefulness of Google Now / Voice search but with conversational skills to outshine the likes of Siri and go toe-toe with Amazon's Alexa (which it also surpasses in several areas).
Google's new offering is probably the best digital assistant I've ever used. It is fantastic to have it baked right into the OS in this way. It's all integrated so it has access to everything. It is very good at contextual commands and conversational follow-up questions which make it feel much more human. You can even play a variety of games and riddles and it can tell
brilliant cheesy dad jokes.
Another perhaps smaller
exclusive* addition to stock Android is a support tab right in the settings app. This allows direct access to Google support via call or instant message. You're also able to share whatever is on your screen with the representative you're talking to. This is pretty handy – especially since you can minimise the support chat. It is like being able to text Google about any issues you may have.
*UPDATE: The stable release of 7.1.1 also brings this support tab to recent Nexus devices and the Pixel C. It is no longer an exclusive to Pixel phones.
There's also a new update system for new Nougat devices like the Pixel called seamless updates. This uses two system partitions like Chrome OS. When an update is available, it downloads and installs to whichever partition you aren't using in the background. Once it's finished all you need to do is reboot your phone and when it's back on you'll be on the latest version. No more interruptions or long waits.
Aside from all the exclusive features there's all the great things we've already seen in Nougat Beta such as Multiwindow, quick-switching and improved Doze with support for Dozing on the go. That's the device to be Dozing on the move – not you. You need to be awake and paying attention to where you are headed!
Life Proofing
Water & Dust Resistance
Pixel comes with an IP53 rating which indicates basic resistance to water and dust. That isn't as high as the iPhone 7 or Galaxy phones and so you shouldn't be setting up Pixel-powered cinemas for your goldfish. However, it does at least mean it should be more than sufficiently protected if you get caught out in the rain and for small accidental spills.
Honestly, water resistance has never been a big deal to me. I'm always cautious when using my phone and the only device I feel it is a must have feature is on my smartwatch. I understand that a lot of people feel differently, but that's my personal opinion. If you do highly value water resistance then this phone is probably not for you.
Bumps, Knocks & Scratches
Luckily, I have not yet had to test drop resistance but Charlie has been less fortunate! Thanks to a rather inconsiderate driver who hit him on the pavement and sent his Pixel flying, we can confirm it's a solid as it feels! Obviously as aluminium is quite a soft metal it means on rough surfaces like a pavement it will dent and scrape. However the glass held up to this incident without a single crack or scratch. Damage was minor and purely cosmetic. Impressive!
While this is definitely reassuring, if you're worried about drops you should probably look at cases. Case options are often limited with newer phones, but there are already a fair few for Pixel.
There are a decent selection of basic and customisable "Live Cases" from Google directly which are quite cool. But if those are not to your liking there are third-party cases and sleeves from the usual brands such as Spigen and a decent number of cheaper, unbranded options.
There are also numerous skins available from dBrand, Toasted and Slickwraps and so you will not be too short for choice.
I shall be reviewing a few of these cases in the near future so stay tuned if you are unsure as to which to buy to keep your Pixel safe.
"If you want to buy the all-round best phone to date: this is it!"
Pixel represents the best of Google in a smooth, fast and well-built package. It has the best camera available and provides an overall experience that is intuitive, polished and most importantly: consistent.
Yes, it's pricey. The 128GB XL carries a whopping £819 price tag here in the UK! That's a certainly a shock to the system – for Nexus owners in particular! That said, Pixel easily surpasses the equally priced iPhone. For years many have been calling for Google to make a phone without cutting corners and they have now done, but that is reflected in the cost.
You still have the usual flexibility that we've come to expect from Android coupled with unparalleled performance and polish. I have no problem recommending the Pixel to anyone who wants a truly great smartphone. I look forward to the next twelve months I expect to spend with it as my personal daily driver.
So, it looks like Google really can offer a compelling alternative to the big OEMs on their first outing. I suppose if anyone could it would be the creator of the platform!
The Pixel also makes me very excited to see what comes next. Google put this phone together in under a year and it is fabulous. We know they already have a working prototype of the next Pixel phone and that it may even run on custom silicon. The future is looking bright for Pixel. Very bright indeed.
So those were our thoughts, how do you feel about Pixel? Do you have any questions about it? Be sure to voice your views and any questions you may have in the comments section below.
Google Pixel£599
Display9.4 /10
Camera9.9 /10
Performance9.8 /10
Design8.5 /10
Price7.5 /10
Software9.7 /10
Connectivity & Storage Options9.0 /10
Battery Life9.5 /10
- Best camera available
- Pure Google Android experience
- Always up-to-date
- DayDream VR Ready
- Very fast & buttery smooth
- Expensive
- No wireless charging
- No waterproofing


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Onsies + a Kardashian Closet
Like any good parent, I want the best for my daughter. Fortunately for the sake of my wallet and style identity for that matter, I understand that "best" doesn't always mean the newest, biggest, brightest or most expensive. Kim Kardashian may be hand-me down resistant, but when it comes to kids clothes; especially babies, toddlers and littlies, it's chic and smart to share, swap and reuse.
I remember at 6 months pregnant, a friend gave me shopping bags worth of her baby's outgrown clothing. Some items had been passed on to her and so on and so on but you'd never know their use history because they had been recycled with great care. My friend's abundant offerings needed to be supplemented with only a few registered picks and newly store-bought gifts; and those items were selected in sizes my daughter would need immediately or would take several months to grow into.
How lucky was I - my little princess had acquired a year's worth of clothing before she was even born. Who cared if they had been previously used before, after all some of my closet faves were vintage. Fortunately, the majority of the clothes were classic sweet neutrals instead of saccharin frills, bubble gum pinks and Hello Kitty. The few pieces I wasn't fond of, were never put into circulation and were passed on, sooner than later.
Rather than stuff her nursery drawers and closets with all the goods, only clothes from 0-3months were made accessible. Every thing else was stored away. Out of sight, out of use but not out of mind. Although I was easily tempted by Restoration Hardware's plush baby collection, I resisted because I knew exactly what she had and needed. As her little body filled out and plumped up into baby fat cuteness, her little ensembles naturally became snug. Those items were rotated out (and put aside for pregnant friends) and larger ones from my mini inventory were rotated in. This system saved time as much as money - no more than 3 minutes spent piecing together an outfit, fewer loads of laundry washed and at 3 months old, my bambina's capsule wardrobe was established. This dressing system still works today now that she is four - the only difference is she handles the coordinating and accessorizing. She's a preKista and incredibly picky about her shoes.
What are the social politics of hand-me-downs? I am picky about the source of my kid's hand-me-downs. For me it has more to do with the "energy of clothes" (its a little like Billy Ray Thorton's "ism" with antiques), than anything else. I prefer giving and receiving from a pool of friends and relatives, whom I know have good taste and who's items are well- preserved (this system is ideal for newbies and germaphobes). When I receive goods, I am gracious about the offering and discreetly recycle items that are not appropriate or appealing, these days mostly as per my daughter. I don't throw them out just because I don't want them. Some items are given on loan, so I am clear about this. The items I do buy are usually high quality classics – no cheap cotton tees that last a mere two wash cycles. And of course, I take excellent care of her things. What's the point of sharing, swapping or reusing all those adorable little outfits if they are stained, ripped or frayed. Even in dressing your kids - it takes a village.
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comScore Jan 2011 USA report smartphone market share, Google takes the lead
And in OEM market, Samsung has kept the no.1 spot at 24.9% market share while LG stayed at no.2 with 20.8% market share even though they lost 0.2% of market share. The biggest loser was Motorola, lost 1.2% of share. Apple on the other hand is right on the tail of RIM with only 1.6% difference between the two.


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A career in marketing allows you to help a business distribute its products to people and understand what consumers are interested in. Before working in the field, it's typically required that you graduate with a degree in marketing. There are many marketing degrees that you can choose from, depending on what you want to learn.
Associate Degree in Marketing
An associate degree in marketing provides you with an introduction into the field. This degree curriculum covers topics such as marketing principles, consumer behavior, business and advertising. In addition, you learn how to market products to appeal to customers, how to price products to sell, and how to increase sales. The associate degree takes two years to complete. After graduation, you can gain entry-level marketing jobs, such as direct marketer.
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
The bachelor's degree in marketing offers you more education and training than an associate degree. With the bachelor's degree, you take core courses, such as marketing principles, Internet marketing, advertising and strategies for competitive marketing. In addition, you must take business electives, such as economics, or general electives, such as speech or art. The four-year program prepares you for marketing jobs, such as product manager, product developer, market researcher or promoter.
Master's Degree in Marketing
For additional education in the marketing field, you can choose between two types of graduate degrees: a master's degree in marketing and a master's degree in business with a marketing concentration. Both degrees are different than an associate or bachelor's degree in marketing. Unlike the undergraduate degrees -- which require you to take specific courses to graduate -- the graduate degrees are more flexible. You are allowed to develop your own course of study, according to Degree Directory. In addition, to graduate you may be required to complete a thesis. However, an MBA does have course requirements that focus on business management classes. The two-year degrees allow you to compete for jobs like product director, public relations manager and sales manager.
Doctoral Degree in Business Administration
The doctorate in business administration allows you to concentrate on marketing. The years required to complete the degree vary by school. You typically take classes such as business-to-business marketing, market research and consumer behavior theory. In addition, you must complete a dissertation. While you complete your courses, you may be required to teach undergraduate students. The degree prepares you to make more money in executive management marketing positions or move into teaching at the postsecondary level.
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Efforts to revive India's infrastructure sector growth since the new government took charge have made noticeable progress in 2015-16. Unfortunately, the most critical problem remains land acquisition and project bottlenecks. State execution capabilities along with the availability of infrastructure project financing will be vital to the success of the government's flagship infrastructure initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
In the past few years, certain states have demonstrated a commitment to economic growth. These states have placed an emphasis on energy security leading to industrial growth and job creation, with a focus on projects large and small. In addition, there are states whose leaders have expressed a strong commitment to stream lining their processes and to emulate other successful state-initiated models.
Advocacy efforts going forward will focus on policies tied to critical issues including land use & acquisition, successful PPP implementation, project financing and reforms that directly impact investors and companies.
- Encourage the establishment of a dedicated PPP implementation structure and facilitation mechanism for private sector, including an independent dispute resolution body.
- Introduce single window clearances for smooth bureaucratic procedures, improve decisiveness, including fast tracking approvals processes and reduce the need for multiple approvals.
- Foster the development of a long-term debt market in India, one with enough depth to be able to finance capital-intensive infrastructure projects.
- Streamline clearance and permitting processes for infrastructure projects, specifically related to land acquisition; encourage land acquisition before inviting bids.
- Advocate for a fair, transparent, and streamlined bidding process. Shift the selection process away from the lowest bidder and towards the best value including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) relevant and environmental performance. Encourage a more inclusive pre-tendering process that involves experienced consultants to ensure accuracy in scope and understanding of project risk and finance.
- Lowe tariffs in a range of key components and products that will deepen collaboration between American companies and their Indian counterparts, including current duties on heavy equipment and machinery, gas turbines and chemicals.
- Support full implementation of India's Infrastructure Debt Fund, ensuring its success as an effective financial vehicle mobilizing investment into India's Infrastructure sector.
- Emphasize that quality, safety, and maintenance - elements where U.S. firms excel – should be incorporated into contract procurement for Indian-led projects.
- Approach infrastructure development across all sectors in a coordinated fashion that includes substantial and contiguous parcels of land being acquired for projects before inviting bids from contractors, (as opposed to bidding projects with a minimal percentage of land on the assumption that the remaining land required will be acquired and financed over time).
- Highlight specific business friendly states that have demonstrated a track record of performance that ensures a fair and stable investment environment for global investors.
- Provided successful trade promotion, including exports of U.S. equipment, technologies, and services to meet India's Smart Cities Initiative needs through joint workshops and roundtables with the United States Trade Development Agency (USTDA) and the Ministry of Urban Development in India.
- Led Cleantech and Smart cities trade missions to India to promote member companies products and services with key Central and State Governments.
- Interfaced with major banking institutions and export credit agencies, including the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, to facilitate financing for projects and other technologies suitable for India's energy infrastructure sector.
- Hosted Government of India Reverse Trade Missions and facilitated site visits to showcase USIBC members' smart cities projects and technologies.
For more information, please contact Sumona Guha.